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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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